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Nutanix Inc(NTNX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+18.49% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$59.49
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NTNX

11/09/2026: NTNX (4-star) is a SELL. SELL for 4 days. Simulated Profits (18.49%). Updated daily EoD!

Nutanix is a prominent player in the hybrid multicloud software market, known for its software-defined hyperconverged infrastructure that simplifies complex data centers. The company has successfully transitioned from a hardware-focused business to a high-margin subscription model, which has significantly improved its revenue quality. A primary growth opportunity lies in its ability to capture customers migrating away from VMware, particularly following recent industry consolidation. Key risks include intense competition from hyperscalers and the challenge of reaching consistent GAAP profitability while maintaining high growth. Nutanix is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility and are monitoring the company’s ability to convert its market-share gains into long-term bottom-line results.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitNutanix exhibits strong ARR growth and is capturing market share as enterprises transition to hybrid cloud architectures.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock has benefited from positive sentiment surrounding its subscription transition and the broader hybrid cloud narrative.
Value investorMixed fitWhile the business model is improving, the stock often trades at a premium multiple due to its growth profile and tech sector sentiment.
Dividend investorWeak fitNutanix does not pay a dividend as it reinvests all excess cash into growth initiatives.
Low-risk investorWeak fitAs a high-growth technology stock, NTNX experiences significant price volatility and carries business execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighTechnology growth stocks like NTNX often fluctuate significantly based on market sentiment and sector-wide news.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors pay a premium for growth, which leaves little room for error if revenue targets are missed.
Competition risk (Cloud Infrastructure)HighNutanix competes against massive, deep-pocketed firms like Broadcom and major hyperscalers.
Business qualityMediumWhile the subscription shift has been successful, consistent profitability remains a key hurdle for the company.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThis is a growth-oriented equity providing zero yield to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must successfully maintain its software differentiation against established rivals while scaling its sales force.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 25.91%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NTNX receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NTNX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+700.0%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 29.5%) are partially offset by modest insider ownership of 1.81%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NTNX's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (29.5% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is NTNX's strongest growth driver at +700.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+12.4%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+12.1%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 95.8% and approximately 92.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.81% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 14.52%
BlackRock Inc 10.18%
AQR Capital Management LLC 6.52%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.91%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.23%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NTNX generates approximately $868 of gross profit, $98 of operating income, and $295 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -360.65% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NTNX has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.92B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.29
1Y Target Price 79.27
Price to earnings Ratio 11.29
1Y Target Price 79.27
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 0.71
52 Weeks Range 34.01 - 75.98
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 34.01 - 75.98
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription RevenueSoftware licenses for NCI, NCM, and NDB platforms.Most revenue is now recurring, meaning customers pay ongoing fees to use the software, which is more predictable than one-time sales.
Professional Services and SupportConsulting, implementation, and ongoing maintenance support.These services ensure customers successfully adopt and maintain Nutanix software, creating long-term relationships.
Geography (Global)North America, EMEA, and APAC regional sales.Nutanix is a global company, but North American enterprise spending remains the most significant driver of its financial health.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.29
Forward PE 25.13
Enterprise Value 15.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.58
Enterprise Value 15.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.28
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.8
Shares Outstanding 272.73M
Shares Floating 251.80M
Shares Outstanding 272.73M
Shares Floating 251.80M
Percent Insiders 1.81
Percent Institutions 95.77

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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